Casper Viviers was part of the Welwitschias side that reached the semi-finals of the Pro14 competition in 2018. Although he only started playing rugby seriously about two years ago, Wian looks like he could have a long and successful career ahead of him; we will keep an eye out for future performances from this talented young player. Ruan is a keen golfer and has competed in several events. Kitshoff is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. Uanivi has played for France's Brive and Glasgow Hawks in the professional era. Des Sethie has been capped for the Namibia national team. Chrysander Botha has represented South Africa at youth level and played for the UJ in the 2012 Currie Cup. During 1998 Namibia took part in the African tournaments for 1999 Rugby World Cup qualification. Van Jaarsveld is a member of the South Africa national coaching staff. Davies is a highly-rated coach, and is expected to make a significant impact with the Welsh national team in the coming years. He is a good passer and has good tackling skills. Cliven was born in South Africa but moved to Namibia as a child and started playing rugby there before moving up to the provincial level. You can also see which of your players are the best at each game mode, and take action to improve their performance. He is a qualified coach, and has worked with the Southern Kings development team. Andr Rademeyer was born on 24 June 1998 in Windhoek, Namibia. Drotsky is also a regular for Namibia in internationals, and has played at the 2007 Rugby World Cup and the 2011 Africa Cup of Nations. Redelinghuys has won two Super Rugby titles (with the Stormers in 2007 and the Sharks in 2011) and two Currie Cup titles (with the Blue Bulls in 2009 and the Bulls in 2013). He made his debut for the country in 2017 and has since played six matches, scoring two tries. Tinus du Plessis is a hard worker and is often praised for his rugby skills. Max Katjijeko is a good all-round rugby player, who is capable of carrying the ball and making tackles. Janco Venter is a hard-working player who is always willing to give his all for the Western Province side. : : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062011: Namibia: 23: (5), 2007present: Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C. Janco Venter is a professional rugby player who plays for the Welwitschias in the Currie Cup. Ruan is a powerful lock and is known for his strong defence. He made his debut for the team in 2016 and has since played in a number of international tournaments. The list comprises of the best rugby players in the world in the calendar year of 2020, using code and analytics to work out how, on form, deserves to be in the list. Jacques Burger is a professional rugby player who has represented Namibia on the international stage. Jacques Burger is married to actress Charlize Theron, and they have two children. That was averted late on Wednesday after compromises were found with Welsh rugby powerbrokers over issues like Wales' 60-cap selection policy for players plying their trade outside the country . Tjiuee Uanivi is a powerful scrumhalf who has been playing in the French Top 14 for the last few seasons. He was named in the Namibian squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kotz is a fast, powerful runner and is known for his hard tackling. Here are ten famous people you never knew they played rugby. At No. Du Toit has been capped at junior level by Namibia and made his senior international debut in 2016. He has been described as a "tidy player" and has a good passing game. Izaacs is a powerful scrumhalf who is well-known for his speed and passing ability. In 2015, Rossouw made the move to South Africa to join the Blue Bulls, where he has since established himself as a key part of the team. He is also known for his good vision and passing. After retiring from playing, Kees took up coaching as he felt that the game was an important part of developing young athletes and helping them build character. De la Harpe is married, and has two children. } .minu-table-of-contents.hide{ n 2009, he married fellow professional Rugby player Sonja van der Walt; they have one child together named Hendrikus ("Koos"). David Philander started his rugby career with Griquas in 2005, before moving to Leopards in 2006. Des Sethie is a powerful prop, and is known for his aggression on the field. e.addEventListener('click', ()=>{ Deysel has represented North-West University at university level, and has also played for the Leopards. Namibia have secured their place at a seventh successive Rugby World Cup by beating Kenya 36-0 in the final of the Rugby Africa Cup 2022 in Aix-en-Provence on Sunday. The Durban-born player is confident that the Pumas can win the Currie Cup this season. Allister Coetzee was born in 1963 in Makhanda, South Africa. Johann Tromp was born in Windhoek, Namibia in 1990. Although primarily a centre or fly-half, Cliven can also play as a full back or on the wing if need be; this versatility makes him an important part of any side he features in. Tinus du Plessis has made over 100 appearances for Welwitschias and is currently their flanker. Jacques Burger is a highly-rated player who is expected to be a mainstay of the Namibian squad for years to come. Theron is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his skills. Rademeyer is a powerful prop who can also play at hooker. In 1996 Namibia played two matches; losing 1315 to Zimbabwe, and then defeating them by one point in a subsequent meeting. Position. During the international seasons Namibia played six games; the first of which was a 5523 win over Zimbabwe. He joined Harlequins in January 2011 and played for them until the end of the 2013-14 season. He played a key role in the Cavaliers' recent victory in the SABC Cup. Max Katjijeko first played rugby at the age of six and progressed through the youth system of his home country. Alcino Izaacs has represented Namibia at the Under-20, Under-23 and Junior World Championships. He was born on 2 October 1991 in Bethlehem, South Africa. He went on to make 46 appearances for the side before joining Dinamo in 2014. In April 2017, Engels announced his retirement from rugby union. This page contains a list of the greatest Namibian Rugby Players. He is married and has two children. A Melrick Africa B Skipper Badenhorst Morn Blom Heini Bock Adriaan Booysen Lu-Wayne Botes Chrysander Botha Renaldo Bothma Eneill Buitendag Jacques Burger C Aranos Coetzee Wian Conradie D J.Tromp 13.JC.Greyling 12.J.Deysel 11.C.Marais 10.T. He is a versatile player who can play both at centre and on the wing, making him a valuable member of any squad. Deysel has been a regular starter for Colomiers since joining the club in 2014. Powell is married and has two children. Rugby World Cup Hospitality will be on full display here. He was the first Springbok player to win 100 caps and remains their all-time leading points scorer with 893 points. Rademeyer is a student at the Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool. Rademeyer is an up-and-coming star in the sport of athletics and is sure to achieve success in the future. Born and bred at. [2] The team lost to New Zealand, South Africa and Italy, while the match versus Canada was cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis. Kisting is a good passer, and is also an accurate kicker. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He then signed for the Welwitschias in 2012. Izaacs made his senior debut for the Blue Bulls in 2016 and has since played for the Eastern Province Kings and the Boland Cavaliers. Chrysander Botha is a popular player with his teammates and is well-liked by the fans. Gerhard Mans was born in 1982 in South Africa. Janco Venter has a good attitude on and off the field. Wanderers is Windhoek's biggest sports club and host to some of the greatest events. Jacques Burger began his rugby union career with the Wildeklawer Griquas in 2005. English former rugby union player Martin Johnson is regarded as one of the greatest locks in the history of rugby. Rademeyer made his Super Rugby debut for Western Province in 2018. In 2003, he was named Namibia's sportsman of the year. Callum Sheedy Izaacs joined the Boland Cavaliers in 2017 and made an immediate impact, scoring 14 tries in 14 appearances. Johnny Redelinghuys was born on 7 February 1984 in Windhoek, Namibia. Prince Gaoseb is the founder and CEO of the Prince's Trust Namibia, which helps young people in need. Nelius Theron is currently a prop for the Leopards. The 22-year-old Namibian rugby player Gerhard Opperman has been banned for three years until the end of 2024 for an anti-doping rule violation."I made a mistake while I was strug . The Namibian Rugby A great fan site where people from around the world discuss rugby union and rugby league The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022-Beating Kenya April 20, 2022 1006 227 0 Players The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 Team April 8, 2022 994 205 0 The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 April 8, 2022 1042 229 0 The Team Namibia plot Barths success In 2008, he retired from international rugby to take up a coaching role with the Southern Kings. Alcino Izaacs played rugby union for Namib High School in Swakopmund and made his international debut for the Namibia national team in 2017. Prince Gaoseb is a keen footballer and has represented Namibia at under-17 and under-20 level. The main concern is that the cleats may cause injuries to players feet, ankles, and shins. [3], Below is table of the representative rugby matches played by a Namibia national XV at test level up until 1 July 2022.[5]. He has coached Rugby United New York (RUNA) in the USA since 2018 and helped the team to win back-to-back National Championship titles in 2020 and 2021. Max Katjijeko has represented Windhoek High School at club level and was part of the team that won the national title in 2016. They started out in Round 3, where they finished second in the pool behind Zimbabwe on points difference (defeating Zimbabwe but losing to Tunisia). Member Unions. He is currently the highest scoring full-back in the history of international rugby. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Club: Blues This list may not reflect recent changes. Kitshoff is set to play for Namibia at the 2019 World Rugby Championship in Japan. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He started playing rugby union in 2009, when he joined United Rugby Club. Plato is a talented player who has a bright future ahead of him, and is sure to continue making a significant contribution to the game of rugby. Retief was signed by Premier League side, Liverpool, in January 2018. Janco Venter has represented Namibia on the international stage. The 32-year-old is a versatile player, able to play as a flanker or Number 8. Jaco Engels is a rugby union commentator for South African television. In 2017, he helped his country to qualify for the Rugby World Cup 2019 tournament by winning their qualifying campaign. Considered the first global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu proved to be a crowd-puller. In the 2011/2012 season, Tinus du Plessis played for the Wasps. Deysel is a hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to his team. Percival Colin Montgomery OIS (born 15 March 1974) is a South African former professional rugby union player. Greyling is a dangerous attacker who can score points from anywhere on the field. Kotz is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. The Waratahs hosted the Brumbies in their first game back at Allianz Stadium. The list Namibian people of Dutch descent includes Behati Prinsloo, Rudie van Vuuren, Manfred Starke, Marlice van Vuuren and Renaldo Bothma . Chad Plato is a fly-half who plays for Italian side Zebre. Prince Gaoseb is currently playing for French side Racing 92 in the Top 14. Casper Viviers has a BMI of 23 and is 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall. Janco Venter is currently studying for a degree in business at the Stellenbosch University. He has also spent time working as a technical advisor with Namibia, helping them to reach the World Cup. He is also a very good passer of the ball and is a key player for his team. Rademeyer is hoping to make a breakthrough in the sport of athletics at the senior level. Rademeyer is a dedicated athlete who is determined to achieve his goals. Deysel has represented Namibia at international level, making his debut in 2017. List of Namibian rugby players for season 2022/2023 List above is not exhaustive, only players who have a contract for the current season and for the tournaments we managed are listed. He is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his skills. He has represented Namibia at senior level since 2018. He has scored over 1,000 points in his rugby career. As the lowest ranked team at the start of the 2007 World Cup, Namibia was given no chance in its opening game of against Ireland. John Drotsky is a rugby union player who plays for the Western Force in the Australian Rugby Union competition. Thanks for the support in Namibia's journey to the World Cup and throughout the tournament. The 1999 World Cup marked their debut at the tournament and since then they have been Africa's second representative alongside South Africa. window.open(`https://www.a`+`ma`+`zo`+`n.co`+`m/dp/${e.getAttribute('minu')}?tag=tpacku-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1`, '_blank') Johan Deysel is a talented rugby player who has played for a number of teams in his career. He started playing the sport when he was just a young boy and quickly became a fan favourite. Uanivi is currently a lock for US Montauban in the PRO14. Coetzee was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1973. Rossouw is a dedicated family man, and is married to his long-time girlfriend. Johann Tromp is a talented rugby player who has represented Namibia on international level. He returned to international rugby in 2010, and has since played for the Namibia national team in the 2013, 2015 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Drotsky is married with two children. He started playing rugby union at the age of 10 and quickly became a standout player on the provincial and national scene. A. J. de Klerk was born on 9 December 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tinus du Plessis is an important part of the Welwitschias squad and is predicted to have a long rugby union career. Van Vuuren will be a part of the Namibian cricket team at the Twenty20 World Cup in England this year. Namibia 33 players BENADE Jason 27 years BEUKES Chemigan years BOOYSEN Adriaan 26 years BRESLER Anton 35 years COETZEE Aranos 34 years CONRADIE Wian 28 years DEYSEL Van Lill is a lock and has been described as a very physical player. Klim is a dedicated and hard-working player, who is always looking to improve her game. Running in the 100 metres and 200 metres, he won four silver medals at the Olympic Games (two in . Matches to be hosted: France vs Uruguay (Pool A, 14 September) England vs Chile (Pool D, 23 September) Scotland vs Romania (Pool B, 30 September) England vs Samoa (Pool D, 7 October) Tonga vs Romania (Pool B, 8 October) Fun Fact: Host to two of England's pool games at RWC2023, the World Cup stadium in the south of Lille will also be the venue . The two sides meet in a . He is a good passer of the ball and knows how to create opportunities for his team. expand_more. Davies is currently working as a consultant with Worcester Warriors, helping them to improve their performance in the Guinness Premiership. In 2018/19 season with RC Toulonnais, Loubser made 11 appearances scoring 2 tries including being named French Player of The Season runner up behind Racing 92s Timoci Nagusa. Casper Viviers is married and has two children. De la Harpe is a hard-working centre who is always looking to put in a shift for his team. Tinus du Plessis has also played for the Bulls, and he has been a part of the Bulls squad since the 2013/2014 season. Pantheon has 1 people classified as rugby players born between 1974 and 1974. Chrysander Botha is a hardworking player who is always looking to make a contribution for his team. The nine persons were; Mr. Anderson, Mr. Edmunds, Mr. He is a powerful player who can be a threat in the opposition half. Janco Venter is a hard worker and is a good defender. Phil Davies is a Welsh rugby union player and lock. Deysel is a popular player with his teammates and is always willing to give his all for the team. Des Sethie is a promising young player, and his career is only going to get better. [1] Ultimately, however, the team were allowed to take part. He is a prop and has played for Welwitschias in the Pro14 competition. He was a goalkeeper and defender who played for Wennie du Plessis' Gobabis side, University of the Free State and Namibia. Theuns Kotz is a utility back who has played for Griquas and Leopards in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup. Van Jaarsveld is a ambassador for the charity organisation Children in Crisis. 47T format_list_bulleted. He is a valuable member of the Welwitschias team and we are looking forward to seeing more of his performances. Following another victory over Zimbabwe, in 1993 Namibia played Wales in Windhoek, losing 2338. David Philander made his first class debut for Welwitschias in the 2010 Currie Cup Premier Division. Engels is a player who is always willing to give his all on the field, and is a key contributor to any team he is a part of. Juanita du Plessis Pop Artist Juanita du Plessis is a famous South African singer, born on 26 April 1972 in Windhoek, Namibia. <br>Who Sang This Girl's In Love With You In The 70s, Nz Warriors Highlights, He played in all four matches, scoring a try in the 10-87 loss against the hosts France. cursor: pointer; After impressing in trials, Retief was signed by top-flight club, Ajax Cape Town, in 2016. Namibia qualified for their fourth Rugby World Cup in 2015. Johan Retief was born in Windhoek, Namibia on 10 October 1995. He made his debut for the Free State Cheetahs in the 2014 Currie Cup. After his cricketing career, Van Vuuren has worked as a coach in Namibia. Position(s): Flanker, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200810: Bulls: 2: (0), , Correctas of 15 July 2013, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200415: Namibia: 41: (40), , Correctas of 7 October 2015, 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20042007: Western Suburbs: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: Farul Constana: : (), 20102011: Welwitschias: 13: (21), 2012: Leopards: 6: (0), 20132014: Farul Constana: 22: (39), 2014: Bucureti Wolves: 2: (0), 2015: Dinamo Bucureti: 9: (50), 2016present: Welwitschias: 19: (61), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 68: (77), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fullback, Youth career, 20102011: Pumas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Welwitschias: 14: (41), 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), 2017: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 20172020: Welwitschias: 12: (50), 2020-present: Strela: 1: (10), , Correctas of 20 June 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012present: Namibia: 40: (95), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), Position(s): Centre, Youth career, 20102012: Falcons, 2011: Old Wesley, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Old Wesley: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: Falcons: 13: (10), 20152016: Welwitschias: 6: (0), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (25), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 32: (101), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Youth career, 20102012: Namibia, 2013: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Maties: 13: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: Western Province: 4: (5), 20182020: Jersey Reds: 35: (15), 2020: Saracens: 1: (5), , Correctas of 7 July 2016, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: Namibia: 25: (31), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Flanker, Number 8, Current team: Aviron Bayonnais, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20052006: Stellenbosch University: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 55: (40), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), Position(s): Centre, Current team: Colomiers, Youth career, 20112012: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132016: NWU Pukke: 18: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Leopards XV: 6: (5), 20142016: Leopards: 22: (146), 20172018: Sharks: 4: (5), 20172018: Sharks XV: 8: (7), 2018: Sharks (Currie Cup): 3: (5), 2018: Colomiers: 30: (5), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 24: (45), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fly-half, Current team: Dinamo Bucureti, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 11: (7), 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), 2022: Dinamo Bucureti: 4: (5), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Namibia: 8: (14), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), Position(s): Flanker / Number 8, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Cornish Pirates: : (), 20082010: Rotherham Titans: : (), 2011: Welwitschias: 8: (15), 20112013: Wasps: 10: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: London Scottish: 7: (10), 2016: Welwitschias: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062016: Namibia: 53: (45), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, Position(s): Utility back, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: NWU Pukke: 16: (96), 20112012: UJ [note 1]: 15: (107), 2013: Durbanville-Bellville: 3: (29), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 3: (0), 2011: Welwitschias: 2: (12), 2012: SWD Eagles: 7: (37), 20132014: Aix: 19: (187), 20142015: Bourg-en-Bresse: 13: (141), 2016: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (90), 2017: Welwitschias: 10: (98), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20112017: Namibia: 40: (430), , Correctas of 23 February 2021, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152019: Welwitschias: 32: (15), 2020: Olimpia Lions: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (5), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2008: Namibia, 20142016: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: NWU Pukke: 9: (14), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Leopards: 28: (10), 2019: Welwitschias: 2: (5), 2020: Bulls: 0: (0), 2020: Cheetahs: 1: (0), 2020: Free State Cheetahs: 22: (85), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 21: (45), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Position(s): Lock / Flank, Current team: Griquas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20182021: Leopards: 19: (5), 2022: Griquas: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Namibia U20: 8: (0), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Position(s): Hooker / Flanker, Current team: Bayonne, Youth career, 2005: Blue Bulls, 20062008: Falcons, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008: UP Tuks: 8: (5), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082013: Pumas: 73: (40), 20132014: Free State XV: 8: (0), 20142017: Free State Cheetahs: 21: (5), 20142018: Cheetahs: 69: (80), 2018: Bayonne: 46: (35), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: South African Barbarians (North): 1: (0), 2014: Namibia: 28: (15), , Correctas of 26 August 2018, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20012003: Boland Cavaliers, 2006: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Durbanville-Bellville: 6: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062007: Western Province: 0: (0), 20072010: Griquas: 59: (60), 20112012: Western Province: 15: (35), 20122013: Bordeaux: 8: (0), 20132014: Stormers: 2: (0), 20132014: Western Province: 18: (30), 2016present: Welwitschias: 24: (20), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 44: (110), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre / Wing, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152017: Welwitschias: 23: (85), 20172018: Doncaster Knights: 9: (20), 20182020: Ospreys: 2: (0), 2020present: Jersey Reds: : (), , Correctas of 20 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 11: (40), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Falcons: 3: (5), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (5), 2013: Farul Constana: 4: (0), 2015present: Welwitschias: 29: (30), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 49: (50), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Flanker, Number 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Golden Lions: 7: (10), 2011: Golden Lions XV: 6: (5), 2011: Leopards: 1: (0), 20122014: Pumas: 54: (110), 20152016: Sharks: 15: (5), 2015: Toyota Verblitz: 9: (5), 20162017: Blue Bulls XV: 4: (10), 20162017: Bulls: 7: (10), 2016: Pumas: 7: (10), 20172020: Harlequins: 27: (5), , Correctas of 11 April 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: South Africa President's XV: 2: (5), 2014present: Namibia: 16: (40), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20052006: Namibia, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20122013: UJ: 16: (55), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (136), 2010: Falcons: 11: (24), 20132014: Golden Lions XV: 9: (37), 20132014: Lions: 11: (0), 2013: Golden Lions: 6: (0), 20142016: Exeter Chiefs: 6: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 5: (5), 2017: Southern Kings: 2: (0), 2017: Eastern Province Kings: 3: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 4: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008present: Namibia: 55: (215), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Wanderers: : (), 2016: Merthyr: 0: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Welwitschias: 27: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 16: (0), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2019present: Boland Cavaliers: 12: (10), , Correctas of 25 August 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 5: (0), , Correctas of 21 July 2019, Competition: ODI: LA, Matches: 5: 21, Runs scored: 26: 60, Batting average: 8.66: 8.57, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 14: 14*, Balls bowled: 300: 1,038, Wickets: 8: 28, Bowling average: 37.25: 30.14, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/43: 5/43, Catches/stumpings: 0/: 4/, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Namibia Under-18, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Cahors: 13: (0), 20112013: Saint-Junien: 29: (5), 20132015: Saint Nazaire: 27: (5), 2015: Welwitschias: 2: (0), 20152017: Bobigny: 21: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 2: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 35: (5), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fly-half / Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Welwitschias: 7: (58), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 6: (14), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Centre, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20012007: Namibia: 26: (50), , Correctas of 5 May 2021, Position(s): centre, Current team: Pearol, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 12: (10), 2020: Pearol: : (), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, Position(s): Flank, Youth career, 20172018: Blue Bulls, , Correctas of 12 November 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Namibia Under-18: : , 2018present: Namibia: 2: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Utility back, Current team: Golden Lions, Youth career, 20092014: Namibia, 20152017: Blue Bulls, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Blue Bulls XV: 20: (27), 20162020: Blue Bulls: 16: (5), 20182020: Bulls: 36: (20), 20202022: Lions: 4: (0), 2020: Golden Lions: 3: (10), , Correctas of 16 September 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Namibia Under-20: 4: (15), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, Position(s): Winger, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Spotswood United: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Welwitschias: 3: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (35), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082017: Namibia: 30: (50), , Correctas of 18 November 2017, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Rebels, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: UWA: 92: (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142017: Perth Spirit: 27: (30), 20162017: Force: 19: (10), 2018: Rebels: 58: (15), 20182019: Melbourne Rising: 11: (15), , Correctas of 30 May 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Australia 'A' Schools: : , 2017: Australia: 2: (0), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 27 November 2022, Position(s): Wing, Fullback, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19821984: Orange Free State: 24: (), 19851989: South West Africa: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19901994: Namibia: 27: (114), Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2004: Free State Cheetahs Academy: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062015: Namibia: 50: (25), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), Position(s): Prop, Youth career, 19992002: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20032004: Leopards: 40: (30), 2005: Boland Cavaliers: 22: (20), 20062010: Bulls: 40: (10), 20062010: Blue Bulls: 67: (30), 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), 2013: Southern Kings: 4: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 6: (0), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 2011: South African Kings: 3: (5), 20132015: Namibia: 15: (5), , Correctas of 11 October 2015, 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: US Montauban, Youth career, 2012: Brive, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20092012: United Rugby Club: : (), 2017: Glasgow Hawks: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Brive: 10: (5), 2016: Sharks XV: 5: (0), 20162017: Glasgow Warriors: 5: (0), 20172019: London Scottish: 31: (15), 20192021: RC Massy: 17: (10), 2021present: US Montauban: 34: (0), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 31: (11), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, Position(s): Scrum-half, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Namibia: 2: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2006: Western Province, 20082009: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: NWU Pukke: 8: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 11: (0), 20102012: Racing Mtro: 12: (0), 20122015: Brive: 62: (0), 2016present: Cheetahs: 74: (0), 2016: Free State XV: 4: (5), 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), 2022: Bath: 5: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006: South Africa Under-18: : , 2015present: Namibia: 22: (5), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Western Province, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Winger / Fullback, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Youth career, 20092010: Namibia, 20122014: Sharks, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Sharks XV: 14: (5), 2016: Blue Bulls XV: 11: (15), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (10), 2017: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (15), , Correctas of 28 May 2018, Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: South Africa, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851991: SARU: : (), 19921996: Eastern Province: : (), Teams coached, Years: Team, 19961997: Eastern Province, (assistant), 1998: Emerging Springboks, 1999: Vodacom All-Stars, 2000: Sharks, (assistant), 2000: South Africa U23, 2000: South Africa, (assistant), 2000: South Africa 'A', 20012003: Mighty Elephants, 20042007: South Africa, (assistant), 20052006: Cats, (backline coach), 20082009: Stormers, (backline coach), 20082015: Western Province, 20102015: Stormers, 20152016: Kobelco Steelers, 20162018: South Africa, 20182020: Canon Eagles, 2021: Rugby Rovigo, 2021: Namibia, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 20182021: Leopards: 14: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 7: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, Position(s): Prop, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Welwitschias: 27: (10), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Namibia: 28: ((10)), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 198295: Llanelli RFC: 350: (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851995: Wales: 46: (21), Teams coached, Years: Team, 199606, 2020, 200608, 200809, 200810, 201012, 20122014, 201415, 201416, 20152019, 2017, 201718, 2018: Leeds Tykes, Scarlets, Cardiff (Asst. 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